How to Turn Off an Airbag in Ford Focus

The air bag on a Ford Focus is an important safety feature that protects the driver and passengers in the event of a collision. Some repairs and maintenance procedures, especially work that requires accessing the area directly behind the front bumper, require disarming the air bag system to avoid setting it off accidentally. If you are planning any work to the front bumper or steering column of your Focus, make sure to disarm the air bag system first.

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Things You'll Need

Socket set

Needle-nosed pliers

Step 1

Make sure all electrical accessories on your Focus are turned off.

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Step 2

Turn the ignition off.

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Step 3

Locate the central junction box. It will be bolted to the firewall below the left side of the instrument panel. Remove the cover.